Need your help PLEASE!!

clipari · 05-31-2009, 02:26 PM

I just installed my JB+ today... My first drive, it said "Engine Malfunction," and it said engine was at reduced power. Is this normal, and the ECU getting accustomed to the JB+? Or, is this a serious problem?

lpphreakx06 · 05-31-2009, 02:51 PM

That shouldnt happen. Did you disconnect the battery when you installed it?

lpphreakx06 · 05-31-2009, 03:16 PM

Try to take it off and see if the code goes away.

clipari · 05-31-2009, 03:32 PM

so, i didn't disconnect the battery when i installed it. Now what? Do I need to un-install the jb+? Or, can i just disconnect the battery now, wait 1/2 hour, and then see? BTW, where is the battery? In the trunk under the mat? If so, what do I disconnect?

Zeph · 05-31-2009, 03:37 PM

With SSTT (in this local car I know of) never had to disconnect the battery, just make sure it is in "sleep mode"... open hood, close doors, lock car, and make sure the temp is cooled down (I think below 220). JB+ should be the same.

ThorsHammer · 05-31-2009, 03:39 PM

Regardless what you do now, you have thrown a code and absolutely MUST get a Bav Tech tool (or find someone who will let you use theirs) and clear the code(s).

Zeph · 05-31-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ThorsHammer

Regardless what you do know, you have thrown a code and if/when you take it in for service, they will see it.

Absolutely MUST get a Bav Tech tool (or find someone who will let you use theirs) and clear the code(s).

Which code? That car has been to the dealer for 2 repairs already, LPFP and HPFP on 2 different occasions. Only thing they asked about was the RR-OCC.

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 05-31-2009, 03:42 PM

Did you buy the jb plus used? If so did you open it and check it was at default? If it is at default then I would suggest getting a BT tool and scanning the car and contacting BMS tech support.

Mike

ThorsHammer · 05-31-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeph

Which code? That car has been to the dealer for 2 repairs already, LPFP and HPFP on 2 different occasions. Only thing they asked about was the RR-OCC.

Who knows. There are any number of codes that could have been thrown. But if the CEL comes on, it's inevitable that there is a code to go with it.

clipari · 05-31-2009, 04:35 PM

I'm in limp mode. i've had the battery disconnected for 1/2 hour. let's see what happens when i re-connect the battery

Zeph · 05-31-2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by clipari

I'm in limp mode. i've had the battery disconnected for 1/2 hour. let's see what happens when i re-connect the battery

Hopefully that sets you straight

If you get a code like "T-map disconnected" then just LOL that because it proves nothing. Maybe you spilled fluid and wanted to clean/reseat it? heh

clipari · 05-31-2009, 05:08 PM

ok, got in... the malfunction code was not there, but the car stuttered with any acceleration. until the mal code came back on, and now i'm in limp mode again... back at square one.

Diggy Diggy · 05-31-2009, 05:19 PM

Was your car in sleep mode when you installed it? I haven't had any codes or cels and I start with 75%.

clipari · 05-31-2009, 05:33 PM

no, apparently the car was not in sleep mode, even though it had been sleeping overnight. I did not disconnect the battery... But, i just disconnected the battery, and tried again, and it just sputtered and sputtered. now its back in limp mode. i just disconnected teh battery again... should i try again, or should i just take the jb+ out, and get teh codes cleared?

Zeph · 05-31-2009, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by clipari

no, apparently the car was not in sleep mode, even though it had been sleeping overnight. I did not disconnect the battery... But, i just disconnected the battery, and tried again, and it just sputtered and sputtered. now its back in limp mode. i just disconnected teh battery again... should i try again, or should i just take the jb+ out, and get teh codes cleared?

Take it out and see if it clears up. It is possible you got a bad unit

RambleJ · 06-01-2009, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by clipari

no, apparently the car was not in sleep mode, even though it had been sleeping overnight. I did not disconnect the battery... But, i just disconnected the battery, and tried again, and it just sputtered and sputtered. now its back in limp mode. i just disconnected teh battery again... should i try again, or should i just take the jb+ out, and get teh codes cleared?

Same issue happened to me. I have attached a diagram that looks like it was designed by a 3 yr old, but maybe it will help. You are also going to want to delete those codes that are now stored in your ECU as they are the codes that reflect that your TMAP was disconnected for a period of time..

And you can also send an e-mail to Terry for a little more assistance. He helped me in a matter of minutes.

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clipari Enlisted Member 5 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 07 335i e90 6spd Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	so, i didn't disconnect the battery when i installed it. Now what? Do I need to un-install the jb+? Or, can i just disconnect the battery now, wait 1/2 hour, and then see? BTW, where is the battery? In the trunk under the mat? If so, what do I disconnect?
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Zeph Major 27 Rep 1,410 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i 6MT SGM CR/BD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southeast USA iTrader: (0)	With SSTT (in this local car I know of) never had to disconnect the battery, just make sure it is in "sleep mode"... open hood, close doors, lock car, and make sure the temp is cooled down (I think below 220). JB+ should be the same.
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clipari Enlisted Member 5 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 07 335i e90 6spd Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	I'm in limp mode. i've had the battery disconnected for 1/2 hour. let's see what happens when i re-connect the battery
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clipari Enlisted Member 5 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 07 335i e90 6spd Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	ok, got in... the malfunction code was not there, but the car stuttered with any acceleration. until the mal code came back on, and now i'm in limp mode again... back at square one.
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clipari Enlisted Member 5 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 07 335i e90 6spd Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	no, apparently the car was not in sleep mode, even though it had been sleeping overnight. I did not disconnect the battery... But, i just disconnected the battery, and tried again, and it just sputtered and sputtered. now its back in limp mode. i just disconnected teh battery again... should i try again, or should i just take the jb+ out, and get teh codes cleared?
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